Young Harris College - Sustainabilityhttp://www.yhc.edu/taxonomy/term/66
enStudent Researchers Join Effort to Protect Rare Aquatic Specieshttp://www.yhc.edu/student-researchers-join-effort-protect-rare-aquatic-species
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-12-05T00:00:00-05:00">Friday, December 5, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Academics</div><div class="field__item odd">Student Life</div><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Student Researchers Join Effort to Protect Rare Aquatic Species</strong></div>
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<div>It is common knowledge that Young Harris College is nestled in the breathtaking North Georgia mountains. It’s perhaps lesser know that the campus sits among multiple ecological systems, creating one of the most biologically rich areas in the nation. </div>
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<div>Assistant Professor of Biology Johnathan Davis, Ph.D. described the region as an “aquatic diversity hotspot” with more species of fishes, crayfishes and freshwater invertebrates than any other part of the country. “My desire is to immerse students in this diversity so that they can see and experience the creatures of our local waters,” said Dr. Davis, who noted that research opportunities abound for YHC’s biology and environmental science majors.</div>
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<div>In addition to working with organizations like the U.S. Forest Service and Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, students can also conduct research alongside professors like Dr. Davis, who has dedicated nearly two years to tracking the sicklefin redhorse—a rare fish the size of a trout can be found in just one stream in Georgia located near the YHC campus.</div>
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<div>“It’s difficult for state biologists to intensively study and monitor this fish due to timing and budgetary issues,” explained Dr. Davis. “Its limited range makes it a candidate for listing on the endangered species list, which would require close monitoring.”</div>
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<div>Through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dr. Davis received a grant in 2013 to study this migratory fish that swims upstream in Brasstown Creek from Murphy, N.C., to Young Harris to spawn each spring. “It was natural that YHC should be part of the conservation process for these fishes,” said Dr. Davis, who is a founding member of the Sicklefin Redhorse Conservation Committee. </div>
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<div>Each semester, new student researchers such as Austin Farley and William Leatherwood, both senior biology majors from Canton, are recruited to continue investigation of the sicklefin and monitoring of the redhorse species. “I believe conserving this area is important because it’s such a unique place,” said Farley. “Keeping this area beautiful and unique is vital, and I’m very proud to be part of this effort.”</div>
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<div>The students’ research included catching and tagging the fish for tracking purposes, collecting genetic samples to compare the diversity between various populations, and preserving specimens through cryopreservation to potentially recreate the fish if it ever faces extinction. </div>
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<div>“With this area being the only place in the world the sicklefin redhorse is found, we need to protect it,” said Leatherwood. “Each species plays an important role in the ecosystem, and we shouldn’t disrupt that.”</div>
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<div>Dr. Davis, Farley and Leatherwood co-presented their research at the meeting of the Southeastern Fishes Council in Asheville, N.C., last month. The students will also share their findings during the annual Undergraduate Research Day this spring and as part of their senior capstone projects.</div>
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<div>“The truth is that thousands of students will graduate from college with a biology degree this spring,” Dr. Davis said. “Research helps them stand out from the crowd and be more competitive when applying to professional schools, graduate schools, and job opportunities.”</div>
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<div>Dr. Davis is working to acquire additional funding and partners to support student research at YHC and establish an aquatic biodiversity lab or research program. He also plans to initiate studies of other fishes in the region and continue building a partnership with the Georgia DNR.</div>
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<div>“Working with Dr. Davis has been an amazing experience,” Farley said. “He keeps you engaged and makes you want to learn more about everything he teaches. His classes make you push yourself and grow as a student.” </div>
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<div>According to Dr. Davis, that urge to learn and grow is reciprocated. “Science works through collaboration and the sharing of ideas so it’s crucial to form partnerships. I’ve worked with students on research that aligns with my interests, which is great because I get to introduce them to my area of expertise and continue to develop professionally,” he said. “I’ve also worked with students on projects outside my area of expertise, which is exciting as well and is one of the ways I get to continue learning. That’s the value of conducting research—it’s a continual learning experience.”</div>
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Farley and Leatherwood searched the creek for the sicklefin redhorse.</p></div>
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Farley showed off the sicklefin redhorse—a rare aquatic species unique to the Young Harris area.</p></div>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:54:32 +0000khuneycutt2367 at http://www.yhc.eduDr. Patrick Fulton, ’99, to Deliver YHC’s Shaw Lecture on Oct. 21http://www.yhc.edu/dr-patrick-fulton-%E2%80%9999-deliver-yhc%E2%80%99s-shaw-lecture-oct-21
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-10-10T00:00:00-04:00">Friday, October 10, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
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<p align="center"><strong>Dr. Patrick Fulton, ’99, to Deliver Young Harris College’s Shaw Lecture on Oct. 21</strong></p>
<p>YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Distinguished researcher and Young Harris College alumnus Patrick Fulton, Ph.D., ’99, will deliver the College’s annual Shaw Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in Susan B. Harris Chapel on the YHC campus. The event is free and open to the public.</p>
<p>Dr. Fulton’s lecture, titled “25,000 Feet Under the Sea: Taking the Temperature of the 2011 M<sub>w</sub>9.0 Tohoku-Oki Earthquake Fault,” will highlight the Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project (JFAST) that was organized to investigate the earthquake’s fault zone and the conditions that permitted a large slip to the trench. He will also discuss the deep sea drilling vessel, Chikyu, which successfully installed a borehole temperature observatory across the plate boundary fault 16 months after the earthquake.</p>
<p>The data collected through these projects, along with fault zone core samples and geophysical logging, are providing new insight into the mechanics of fault zones and large tsunamigenic earthquakes.</p>
<p>Dr. Fulton was a shipboard observatory scientist on Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Expeditions 343 and 343T as well as a physical properties specialist on IODP Expedition 330. He is currently a Consortium for Ocean Leadership Distinguished Lecturer for IODP. </p>
<p> He received an A.S. from YHC in 1999, a B.S. from Georgia Tech in 2001 and a Ph.D. from Penn State University in 2008. He was recently named the 2014 recipient of the Jason Morgan Early Career Award from the tectonophysics section of the American Geophysical Union.</p>
<p> Dr. Fulton currently serves as assistant researcher at the University of California Santa Cruz where he focuses on the physics of earthquakes and processes acting within fault zones.</p>
<p> The Shaw Lecture Series was established by YHC alumna and faculty member Martha Luelle Shaw, ’29, in 1977. </p>
<p><strong>About Young Harris College</strong><br />
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,200 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., is currently undergoing major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth. Recent LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, a 226-bed residence hall for freshmen, a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center, and a 248-bed apartment-style residential village. In 2014, the College was granted active membership in NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2014-2015 list of Colleges of Distinction. For more information, visit yhc.edu.</p>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:34:09 +0000klwaldroup2329 at http://www.yhc.eduYHC Hosts Annual Beekeeping Institutehttp://www.yhc.edu/yhc-hosts-annual-beekeeping-institute
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-05-27T00:00:00-04:00">Tuesday, May 27, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
Media Contact: Krystin Dean<br />
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<strong>Young Harris College Hosts Annual Beekeeping Institute</strong></p>
<p>YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College and the University of Georgia recently co-hosted the 23rd annual Beekeeping Institute, May 16-17. Held on the YHC campus, the Institute is a three-day event featuring lectures and workshops by leading authorities on honeybees.</p>
<p> Since 1992, the Beekeeping Institute has represented the single most comprehensive opportunity in the Southeast for concentrated training in all aspects of practical beekeeping. This Institute provides separate curricula for beginners and more experienced beekeepers, as well as fun optional activities such as a competitive honey show, gadgets display and practical examinations.</p>
<p> Through a partnership with the Welsh National Bee Keepers Association, the Institute provides North America’s only licensing program for honey judges. It’s also the flagship of the Georgia Master Beekeeping Program (GMBP), with training and certification in ranks that correspond to increasing levels of expertise—certified, journeyman, master and master craftsman.</p>
<p>Eight current YHC students and recent graduates attended this year’s Institute, and three of them became Certified Beekeepers including Roman Martin, a senior biology major from Tallinn, Estonia, Ambrose “Tre” Sleister, a recent outdoor leadership graduate from Warrenton, Ga., and Zachary Champion, a junior outdoor leadership major from Lakeland, Fla. The students earned the certification through the GMBP and in conjunction with YHC’s “Introduction to Beekeeping” course.</p>
<p> Martin said he “fell in love” with beekeeping thanks to Paul Arnold, Ph.D., YHC professor of biology and chair of the Department of Biology, who co-founded the event with Robert Brewer, Towns County extension director, and Keith Delaplane, Ph.D., professor of entomology at UGA.<br />
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“The way Dr. Arnold teaches with such passion and enthusiasm, you can’t leave without being inspired. It’s not just a class to him—it’s something very special to his heart that he’s willing to share,” said Martin. “These kinds of experiences inspire and ignite students’ passions. Focusing on special topics like beekeeping is what makes our campus special and also what makes YHC a true liberal arts institution.”<br />
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The Institute proper, held on Friday and Saturday, featured a two-track system, one for experienced beekeepers and another for beginners, as well as an open demonstration room that displayed various aspects of bee biology.<br />
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One of the most rewarding opportunities of the Institute was the annual Honey Show held on Friday afternoon. In addition to categories in honey, the Honey Show also included show classes in bee-related photography, art, candles, beeswax cake, mead and beekeeping gadgets.<br />
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The Institute has grown to be one of the largest of its kind. It’s so popular that it often meets full capacity months beforehand and filled registration in record time this year. The real measure of success for Dr. Arnold, however, is the fruition of his goals as an educator.<br />
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“I have always been an advocate of getting students involved with science outside of the realm of the classroom, and I also believe in collaborative efforts between institutions of higher learning,” Dr. Arnold said. “This project exemplifies both of those aims.”</p>
<p>For more information about the Beekeeping Institute, contact (706) 379-5131 or visit <a href="/academics/math-science/beekeeping-institute">yhc.edu/beekeeping</a>.</p>
<p> <strong>About Young Harris College</strong><br />
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,100 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., is currently undergoing major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth, including recent completion of a 226-bed residence hall that is expected to earn LEED certification, a 248-bed, apartment-style residential village and a 57,000-square-foot, LEED-certified recreation center. In 2011, the College was granted candidacy for NCAA Division II athletics, and in 2012, was invited to become the 14th member of the Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2013-2014 list of Colleges of Distinction. For more information, visit yhc.edu.</p>
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<p> Bee enthusiasts from around the country attended the 23rd annual Beekeeping Institute co-hosted by Young Harris College and the University of Georgia held on the YHC campus this month.</p>
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<p> Ambrose “Tre” Sleister, a recent Young Harris College outdoor leadership graduate from Warrenton, Ga., became a Certified Beekeeper during the Beekeeping Institute.</p>
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<p> The Beekeeping Institute is the flagship of the Georgia Master Beekeeping Program, with training and certification in ranks that correspond to increasing levels of expertise—certified, journeyman, master and master craftsman.</p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:34:52 +0000kndean2301 at http://www.yhc.eduYHC Facilitates Two Alternative Spring Break Experienceshttp://www.yhc.edu/yhc-facilitates-two-alternative-spring-break-experiences
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-04-03T00:00:00-04:00">Thursday, April 3, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Young Harris College Facilitates Two Alternative Spring Break Experiences</strong></p>
<p>Several Young Harris College students, faculty and staff spent spring break serving others this March. One group embarked on an outreach excursion to the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, while another participated in a home repair program organized by the Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, N.C.</p>
<p>Operated by the nonprofit organization Appalachian Education and Recreations Services, Inc., the Hike Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate five-mile hiking trail that originates at the top of the falls. </p>
<p>Outdoor leadership majors Diane Duffard, a senior from College Station, Texas, and Kristen Dippold, a junior from Thebes, Ill., stepped up to manage the trek. The students used their risk management training to write a “trip plan” with information about participants, locations and activities. They hosted a planning meeting, led the hike, and facilitated games and reflection time each evening.</p>
<p>“Shared moments and experiences like these really form and strengthen relationships between people,” said Dippold. “The secluded atmosphere allowed for time without the distractions of technology—time spent with nature and the people around you. The simplicity was refreshing and encouraging.”</p>
<p>The group spent the week working hard in the great outdoors. They cleared brush, helped with tree removal, split and chipped wood, and spread mulch on gardens. During an environmental tour of the LEED Gold-certified facility, the group learned about sustainability components such as the food composting system and daily mechanisms for reducing food and utensil waste.</p>
<p>“Students gained the satisfaction of helping a very neat place that seeks to preserve a corner of Georgia’s considerable natural resources and to serve as an advocate for sustainability and conservation,” said Center for Appalachian Studies and Community Engagement Director and Bonner Leaders Program Coordinator Rob Campbell, Ed.D. </p>
<p>Closer to campus, YHC students joined more than 50 college students from across the U.S. at the Hinton Rural Life Center to complete home repair projects in the community. Students like Diane Mouangkham, a sophomore biology major from Young Harris, painted the inside of a home in Andrews, N.C.—a seemingly small act that ended up being an “amazing experience.”</p>
<p>“The woman who lived there was diagnosed with various diseases and isn’t able to do many things for herself,” Mouangkham explained. “On our last day, she continued to tell us how thankful she was that we painted her home. Even though things were going wrong in her life, she was still happy. I left thankful for the life I live, remembering to keep my eyes on God.”</p>
<p>Students spent time each day getting to know the homeowners they were helping. The participant families were invited to Hinton’s campus for a closing worship service and dinner with the volunteers.</p>
<p>“Hinton has a dynamic ministry offering many ways to engage the community,” said Dean of the Chapel and Minister to the College Rev. Dr. Tim Moore. “They provide our students with excellent opportunities to serve others and be transformed in the process.”</p>
<p>A team led by Bonner Leader Noah Calhoun, a sophomore biology major from Young Harris, completed maintenance work at the Sweetwater campus of Hayesville First United Methodist Church in Hayesville, N.C., and cut and delivered firewood to homes in the surrounding area. He has spent the past two summers serving at the Hinton Center and will return this year. </p>
<p>“I’ve always had a heart for service work. You get to meet new people, hear their experiences and share your own as well,” explained Calhoun, who enjoyed working with students from Pennsylvania and Virginia. “Each group had very unique personalities and opinions that made every moment exciting and fun.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news/spring_break_1_web.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Students cleared brush from trails at Amicalola Falls State Park during their alternative spring break.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news/spring_break_2_web.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The spring break service trip to Amicalola Falls allowed students to give back while enjoying the great outdoors.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news/spring_break_3_web.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Students took a break after clearing trails at the Hike Inn. <br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news/alt_spring_break_2014_web.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 268px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Volunteers completed maintenence work at the Sweetwater campus of Hayesville First United Methodist Church.</p>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:06:17 +0000klwaldroup2302 at http://www.yhc.eduYHC Students Help Others During “30 Hour Famine”http://www.yhc.edu/yhc-students-help-others-during-%E2%80%9C30-hour-famine%E2%80%9D
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-03-03T00:00:00-05:00">Monday, March 3, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Young Harris College Students Help Others During “30 Hour Famine”</strong></p>
<p>Approximately 30 Young Harris College students recently participated in a nationwide “30 Hour Famine” spearheaded by the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision on Feb. 21-22. Organized by YHC’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Inter-Religious Council (IRC), the fast included fun and informative activities along with a service event with Matt’s Ministry located at Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Hayesville, N.C.</p>
<p>World Vision is dedicated to helping children, families and their communities by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The goal of their “30 Hour Famine” is to help students gain an understanding of what it’s like to go without food and create bonds while serving others.</p>
<p>“I’ve made it my mission for CAB to be as involved with other organizations around campus as possible,” explained the organization’s Ideas and Issues Committee Chair Lindsey Galt, a senior education major from Marietta. She teamed up with IRC President Laura Grace Tarpley, a senior communication studies major from Little Rock, Ark., to plan the event.</p>
<p>“I knew this would be a powerful experience that addressed issues we normally think of as being outside of our community and country but in actuality surround us every day,” said Galt, who previously participated in the famine as a high school student.</p>
<p>The students’ fast began during lunchtime on Friday, and the group gathered that evening in Myers Student Center. Participants took a quiz titled “What kind of hungry will you be?” that filtered into teambuilding and fellowship activities.</p>
<p>Student leaders showed video clips from World Vision and shared statistics regarding world hunger. They also placed cards around the room with stories about children who are supported by World Vision, including the conditions and struggles faced on a daily basis.</p>
<p>While the “30 Hour Famine” typically focuses on world hunger issues, YHC students witnessed needs within the local community. Tarpley pointed out the value of being exposed to the work of Matt’s Ministry, a local program geared toward children that makes food available to more than 400 people each week at schools, the church’s food pantry and via home delivery.</p>
<p>“I don’t think many people at YHC know about this ministry that tries to supply locals with food and other necessities,” Tarpley said. “The people at Ledford’s Chapel recognized a need of the area and did something about it, and I think those of us aspiring to love others can follow this example.”</p>
<p>On Saturday morning, YHC students helped facilitate the distribution process in the food pantry and accompanied workers on food deliveries to families. They also supplemented these packages with additional canned goods and snacks. </p>
<p>“More than simply raising awareness, events like this one allow students to understand their personal connection with those who suffer in the world, creating a visceral link between our students’ temporary hunger and the pangs for food and system transformation by the world’s hungry and poor,” said Dean of the Chapel and Minister to the College Rev. Dr. Tim Moore.</p>
<p>Now that the “30 Hour Famine” is established at YHC, the groups hope to follow the traditional World Vision model of having participants acquire sponsors for each hour they fast next year.</p>
<p>“We wanted to focus more on raising awareness than money this year,” explained Tarpley. “I hope students were able to focus their energy on experiencing community with one another through this unique experience they shared.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/about/media/ml_photos/famine_web_3.jpg" style="width: 432px; height: 324px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The group gathered in Myers Student Center for teambuilding and fellowship activities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/about/media/ml_photos/famine_web_1.jpg" style="width: 432px; height: 324px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Students helped facilitate the distribution process in the food pantry at at Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Hayesville, N.C., and accompanied workers on food deliveries to families.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/about/media/ml_photos/famine_web_2.jpg" style="width: 432px; height: 288px;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">After the service event on Saturday morning, the students counted down the end of the famine together by enjoying some fellowship at Galaxy Bowling in Blairsville.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/youngharriscollege/sets/72157641703869684/" target="_blank"><strong>View more photos of the event&gt;&gt;</strong></a></p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:35:35 +0000kndean2017 at http://www.yhc.eduYoung Harris College to Facilitate Two Alternative Spring Break Tripshttp://www.yhc.edu/young-harris-college-facilitate-two-alternative-spring-break-trips
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-02-03T00:00:00-05:00">Monday, February 3, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Young Harris College to Facilitate Two Alternative Spring Break Trips</strong></p>
<p>Young Harris College students, faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to choose from two alternative spring break trips facilitated by S.E.R.V.E. (Service, Education, Responsibility, Voice and Engagement) next month. Students will participate in an outreach excursion to the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park, March 9-11, and complete service projects with Denver Urban Ministries’ (DenUM) “Urban Plunge” program, March 9-14.</p>
<p> The Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville is accessible only by foot over a moderate five-mile hiking trail that originates at the top of the falls. Once volunteers make the trek to their destination, the group will complete maintenance work including groundskeeping and facility repair.</p>
<p> The Hike Inn is operated by the nonprofit organization Appalachian Education and Recreations Services, Inc. The facility is LEED Gold-certified and seeks to highlight environmental and sustainability components that serve as a major part of the Inn’s identity and function.</p>
<p> Students traveling to Denver, Colo., will participate in the “Urban Plunge” program facilitated by DenUM, a nonprofit crisis center located in the city’s center. The group will confront issues like hunger and poverty by working with the homeless, low-income families, children, people with disabilities and the elderly. DenUM will also facilitate urban tours, educational activities and guest speakers.</p>
<p> Students will switch gears to conclude the trip by experiencing the beauty of the Rocky Mountains during a memorable day spent skiing in the region.</p>
<p> According to Campus Minister and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Rev. Dr. Tim Moore, this year’s excursions were selected through a student opinion survey. Once the student body’s interests and goals were identified, the options were narrowed down to meet S.E.R.V.E.’s criteria.</p>
<p> “The alternative spring break program has been a huge success every year, and it’s advantageous to the College’s faculty and staff because it provides a chance for us to be intentional about our programming,” said Rev. Dr. Moore. “We plan trips that are broad in scope and diverse in opportunity, so students have a chance to serve others in both secular and faith-based environments.”</p>
<p> The cost for the Hike Inn excursion is $25 for students, while the “Urban Plunge” experience is currently estimated at $800-$1,000 depending on airfare.</p>
<p> Faculty, staff and students may still register to attend these alternative spring break trips. For more information, contact Resident Director Hilary Martin at <a href="mailto:hmmartin@yhc.edu">hmmartin@yhc.edu</a> or (706) 379-5166.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:19:48 +0000jalarson1991 at http://www.yhc.eduBonner Leaders Program Expands Sustainable Programming with “Swap Shop”http://www.yhc.edu/bonner-leaders-program-expands-sustainable-programming-%E2%80%9Cswap-shop%E2%80%9D
<div class="field field--name-field-publish-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2014-01-08T00:00:00-05:00">Wednesday, January 8, 2014</span></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-news-tag field--type-taxonomy-term-reference field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even">Sustainability</div></div></div><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even" property="content:encoded"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bonner Leaders Program Expands Sustainable Programming with “Swap Shop”</strong></p>
<p>The Bonner Leaders Program at Young Harris College has added several new student-led initiatives this year, including a new “Swap Shop” that allows students, faculty and staff to donate and take a variety of items in an effort to reduce waste and educate the campus community about reusing and repurposing things.</p>
<p> The idea for the Swap Shop first came about when Center for Appalachian Studies Director and Coordinator of the Bonner Leadership Program Rob Campbell and Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Schroeder, Ph.D., visited Warren Wilson College in Asheville, N.C., to learn more about innovative college sustainability initiatives.</p>
<p> “It was exciting to see the extent to which Warren Wilson College continues to weave environmental sustainability into the very fabric of its identity and its mission,” said Campbell. “It was equally exciting to see students take ownership of so many of the initiatives like the Recycling Store on campus. Warren Wilson can serve as an excellent model for YHC as we continue to deepen and broaden the College’s commitment to issues related to environmental stewardship.”</p>
<p> The main goal of the project is to help promote sustainability efforts on campus by preventing reusable waste and encouraging the campus community to reduce consumption of everyday items. To achieve this goal, the “Swap Shop” asks people to donate usable items they no longer need, and in return, they can take things from the shop for free. A wide variety of donations will be accepted, from school supplies to clothes to furniture.</p>
<p> Longtime Bonner Leader and senior biology major Mindy Moore, of Stockbridge, has been working with Campbell to implement this new initiative.</p>
<p> “I am very excited about opening the Swap Shop at the beginning of next semester and to see what impact it has on our campus” said Moore. “It is a great way to promote a sustainable, recycling-friendly lifestyle in our local area.”</p>
<p> “Mindy really laid the groundwork for the Swap Shop to get off the ground,” said Campbell. “This was an idea the Bonner program has had for a while, but it really took off and became a reality when Mindy took over the project.”</p>
<p> Campbell also pointed out that many individuals and offices across campus played key roles in the planning process for the Swap Shop’s launch this spring. Physical Plant Operations Manager and Assistant Professor of English Rusty Royston helped build the furniture and display cases that will be used in the shop, and the Student Government Association (SGA) allocated $250 to assist with building supplies. The funding was provided through SGA’s “Green Fee” in which students pay $5 each year to fund sustainability efforts at the College.</p>
<p> “The Swap Shop is the culmination of hard work and compromise from so many people at the College” said Campbell. “My hope is that the Swap Shop will benefit the entire YHC community that has worked so hard to bring it to life.”</p>
<p>The Swap Shop is tentatively set to open its doors in late January and will be located in rooms 148 and 150 in the Department of Athletics building. To find out more about the shop, contact Rob Campbell at <a href="mailto:rhcampbell@yhc.edu">rhcampbell@yhc.edu</a> or (706) 379-5139.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/about/media/ml_photos/swap_press.jpg" style="width: 490px; height: 366px;" /></p>
<p>New Bonner Leaders (from left to right) Chris Yenney, a freshman outdoor leadership major from Lilburn, Ga., Lathem Postell, sophomore religious studies major from Cartersville, Ga,.Faith Pugh, a freshman communication studies major from Black Mountain, N.C., Seth Hulsey, a junior religious studies major from Cornelia, Ga,, Christa Hamill, a freshman English major from Hiawassee, Ga., Jordan Silvey, a freshman business and public policy major from McDonough, Ga., and, Taylor Brown, a freshman art major from Savannah, Ga., pose for a picture during the annual Bonner Leaders retreat at the Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, N.C.</p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:44:29 +0000jalarson1884 at http://www.yhc.edu